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UK Government tightens defence procurement rules to tackle delays and overspending
The UK Government has announced a major overhaul of defence procurement rules aimed at improving delivery performance and reducing the persistent delays and budget overruns affecting major defence programmes. The reforms, unveiled by the Ministry of Defence and Minister for Defence Procurement and…
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Rolls-Royce SMR launches apprenticeship drive for UK’s first SMR project
Rolls-Royce SMR is looking to recruit a new generation of local apprentices as work gathers pace on the UK’s first Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme in North Wales. The company has begun recruiting apprentices to support activities linked to the proposed SMR development at Wylfa on Anglesey, a…
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Mahindra Group Appoints Purnima Lamba as Chief Brand Officer!
Mahindra Group has announced the appointment of Purnima Lamba as its new Chief Brand Officer, effective September 1, 2026. In her new leadership role, Lamba will be responsible for driving the group’s global brand strategy, corporate communications, and storytelling initiatives as Mahindra continu…
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CITIZEN TAKES LATHE ORDERS WORTH OVER £4.5 MILLIONAT MACH 2026
At the MACH show in Birmingham this April, Citizen Machinery UK secured orders exceeding £4.5 million for 30 new Miyano fixed-head turning centres and Cincom sliding-head CNC lathes. The sales team was especially pleased that one-fifth of the sales were to new customers that had never purchased from the company before. The success means that the supplier will be busy in the coming months, not only sourcing, configuring and supplying the bar-fed lathes, but also arranging a free trip to Japan for one individual from each company that placed an order at the exhibition. The Gateway to Japan initiative, which
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UK manufacturing output rises despite inflation and workforce pressures
UK manufacturing output increased by 1.4% over the last 12 months, reaching £159.4 billion during the first quarter of 2026, highlighting continued resilience across several key industrial sectors despite ongoing economic and geopolitical pressures. The latest figures show that manufacturing output rose by approximately £2.2 billion year-on-year, although inflationary pressures meant overall productivity declined by around 1% once price increases were taken into account. One of the strongest-performing sectors was aerospace manufacturing, including aircraft, spacecraft and related machinery production, which recorded a 12.1% increase in output compared with the same period last year. The sector generated £8.6 billion during the
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SME Focus Episode 273: Christophe Convert – Bottld
SME Focus is the programme showcasing our brilliant SMEs. For manufacturers, by manufacturers. The weekly show was founded by Chris Greenough. Chris has championed the British manufacturing sector for more than two decades, particularly SMEs, and we are delighted that he is hosting this innovative programme brought to you by MTDCNC. The week’s show features PLUS Automation’s Mark Weymouth as he interviews Christophe Convert, MD of Bottld.
Launch of ER HP Collet Chucks sets new standard for high-speed milling
Engineered for high-speed milling and 5-axis machining, Seco® has enhanced the ER HP Collet Chuck range. Now with a finely balanced, rigid design, the ER HP delivers smoother finishes, longer tool life, and unmatched reliability. Tool clamping for demanding applications The new ER HP Collet Chuck is designed to address the challenges of modern machining where tool slippage, vibration, and unreliable clamping can lead to costly downtime and wasted material. With exceptional run-out accuracy and a robust, symmetrical build, the ER HP ensures consistent results, reduced tooling costs, and faster cycle times. Its high clamping force and secure grip provide
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UK Government tightens defence procurement rules to tackle delays and overspending
The UK Government has announced a major overhaul of defence procurement rules aimed at improving delivery performance and reducing the persistent delays and budget overruns affecting major defence programmes. The reforms, unveiled by the Ministry of Defence and Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry Luke Pollard, will introduce stronger financial incentives for defence contractors that deliver projects on time and within budget. Under the revised Single Source Contract Regulations (SSCRs), suppliers that meet agreed performance targets could receive incentive payments worth up to 10% of contract costs. Meanwhile, companies that fail to deliver against agreed timelines or budgets could see
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LATEST MIYANO IS SUBCONTRACTOR’S GO-TO LATHE
Established as a sliding-head turned parts subcontractor in 2001 by Michael Laybourne, Yorkshire Precision Engineering Ltd (YPEL) diversified into fixed-head turning six years later with the purchase of a new, Japanese-built Miyano BNJ-42SY twin-spindle, twin-turret lathe. The 42 mm bar-fed machine was supplied by the sales agent at the time, Macro Machine Tools, which became part of Citizen Machinery UK in 2011. YPEL was so impressed with the lathe’s performance that when a similar, second-hand machine came onto the market a year later, Mr Laybourne and his wife Lynda, the financial director, snapped it up. Both machines have served as
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“Bevel Gear India isn’t chasing the industry – they’re steering it!”
Manufacturing isn’t about being the cheapest anymore. It’s about precision, technology, and taking on the work others won’t touch. In this MTDCNC podcast, Mushtaq Jamal of Bevel Gear India talks about rebuilding the company around advanced bevel gear technology, developing over 2,000 gear ratios, supplying the Indian lunar rover program, and why relationships still matter more than anything else in manufacturing. From high-ratio hypoids to moon missions, this is a conversation about engineering ambition, grit, and where Indian manufacturing is heading next.
SME Focus Episode 273: Christophe Convert – Bottld
SME Focus is the programme showcasing our brilliant SMEs. For manufacturers, by manufacturers. The weekly show was founded by Chris Greenough. Chris has championed the British manufacturing sector for more than two decades, particularly SMEs, and we are delighted that he is hosting this innovative programme brought to you by MTDCNC. The week’s show features PLUS Automation’s Mark Weymouth as he interviews Christophe Convert, MD of Bottld.
Should he stay or should he go? MTDCNC Uncut tackles politics, GDP and the mood in manufacturing
The latest episode of MTDCNC Uncut has arrived, and this time the conversation moves far beyond machine tools and factory floors. Recorded candidly in the studio, the MTDCNC team dive into a wide-ranging discussion covering UK politics, the economy, manufacturing confidence and the latest GDP figures dominating today’s headlines. With pressure mounting on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the conversation naturally turns towards leadership, business confidence and whether the UK economy is finally beginning to show signs of momentum. According to figures released today, UK GDP grew by 0.6% during the first quarter of 2026, outperforming many expectations and providing
Torneado de alto rendimiento: grados, rompevirutas y productividad con Kennametal
En el primer episodio del podcast de MTDCNC en español, Ana Fernanda Meléndez tuvo la oportunidad de conversar con Francisco Cepeda sobre algunos de los temas más importantes en el mundo del torneado y el maquinado de metales.En este episodio hablamos sobre:🔧 Selección de grados para mejorar rendimiento y productividad🔧 Aplicaciones en aceros inoxidables 304 y 316🔧 Diferencias y usos de KCU10B, KCU25B y KCS10B🔧 Maquinado de superaleaciones como Inconel, titanio y Waspaloy🔧 La importancia de los rompevirutas en el proceso de mecanizadoUna conversación muy técnica, pero también muy aterrizada a los retos reales que viven los talleres y fabricantes
SME Focus Episode 272: Loddon Social Enterprise & OutEngineered
SME Focus is the programme showcasing our brilliant SMEs. For manufacturers, by manufacturers. The weekly show was founded by Chris Greenough. Chris has championed the British manufacturing sector for more than two decades, particularly SMEs, and we are delighted that he is hosting this innovative programme brought to you by MTDCNC. The week’s show features PLUS Automation’s Mark Weymouth as he interviews Kim and Jilly from Loddon Social Enterprise & Poggy Murray Whitham from OutEngineered.
160 years of shaping how the world actually moves
“Some companies make parts, a few make history – and then there’s Gleason.” For over a century and a half, Gleason has been at the centre of gear technology. In this podcast, Paul, VP of Sales at Gleason, shares how the industry has moved from mechanical systems to fully connected machines – where design, cutting, and inspection all speak to each other in real time. We’re talking micron-level precision, laser inspection, and systems that don’t just make parts. They actually improve them. Watch the full episode to see how Gleason continues to push the industry forward.
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